Friday, July 30, 2010

Benefits of Kettlebell Training

April 3, 2009 by Antoinette DePierro  
Filed under Fitness

 Are you interested in burning fat, building muscle balance or increasing your strength and stamina!  Then kettlebell training is for you.

 

Kettlebell training started out as a “manly” activity, but because of the phenomenal results achieved, it didn’t take long for housewives, celebrities, female athletes and grandmas too, to start reaping the benefits.

For those of you who don’t know what a kettlebell is, let me explain.  Imagine a black small bowling ball with a suitcase handle on it.  It’s a hunk of iron that comes in several sizes and weights, ranging from 8lbs to 97lbs and for those super strong men and women, 105lbs.  The unique value of kettlebell training is derived from ballistic (fast exercise) work.  In addition to giving you incredible muscular endurance when done in high repetitions, any excess fat that you have will melt off rapidly.  If you want to lose weight and tighten up your glutes, quads, abs and arms, begin a kettlebell training ballistic workout, along with some low rep kettlebell strength workouts and you will be ready for your bathing suit and summer fun!

There are many great benefits of kettlebell training for women.  It helps you tone up and lose fat without over developing muscles.  Building muscle is not easy for men and it is especially not easy for women, so building muscle should be the least of your worries.  It’s kinda like worrying about making too much money.  Remember though, fat loss is 70% diet and 30% training.  A healthy nutritious diet is very important.  Kettlebell training is extremely effective in ramping up your metabolism. 

 Start your kettlebell training now and get the following benefits:

  • Fat Loss  -  Kettlebell’s provide intense fat burning workouts. 
  • Strong Bones and Joints  -  All kettlebell exercises are load bearing and help bones regain and maintain strength.  Kettlebell exercises are gentle on joints as there is no impact.  Many women notice joint health and improved range of motion when doing kettlebell training.
  • Strength without bulk.  Kettlebell training increases strength without bulk.  You can enjoy a strong lean body and look like a fabulous women.  Noticeable improvement in strength and endurance can be achieved in as little as 7 days.
  • Endurance and Stamina.  Kettlebell training will build endurance and stamina without running.  Many women athletes chose kettlebell training as their cross training tool.  It’s easy on their joints and incredibly effective in strengthening your cardiovascular system.  If you don’t have time for a run, grab a kettlebell.
  • Muscle Balance and Function.  Kettlebells force your body to work as one unit.  As a result weak links are revealed and fixed.  Your body regains proper muscle balance and improved functionality.
  • Confidence to handle anything that life throws you.  Kettlebell training is functional!  As a busy mom, trying to balance all that you do, from loading and unloading the trunk, moving furniture to playing with the kids in the park, you will have the muscle balance, strength, stamina and flexibility to do it all.  Enjoy improved quality of life and live your life to the fullest.

Antoinette is a fitness consultant specializing in small group and senior fitness. Antoinette provides her clients with the knowledge, support and motivation necessary to get to the next level of physical as well as mental, emotional and spiritual fitness.  Call today to make an appointment for you FREE fitness evaluation and consultation by phone.  We would be happy to assist in matching you up with a program that is right for you.  Contact me at 908-902-1207. 

 

 

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